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The main operation platform on the bridge. The three telegraphs control the speed and direction of the ship.
(Mengnan Zhao)Captain Anthony Potts (right), Third Officer Adam Manning (left), Leading Seaman Vince Mullett (second left) and Cadet Nav Joshua Taylor (second right) check the Louis’ position and routes.
(Mengnan Zhao)Second Officer Mark Gould contacts Rick Krishfield (WHOI) about the mooring redeployment.
(Mengnan Zhao)John Kemp and Andy Davies (WHOI) connecting the dual releases to the bottom anchor.
(Mengnan Zhao)Remote Access Sampler (RAS) is slowly lowered into the water.
(Mengnan Zhao)The floatation sphere was finally attached and sent down.
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